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NGFA tracking key ag transportation bills
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (231+ words) NGFA tracking key ag transportation bills April 2, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Ag Policy, Ag transportation, Crops, Exports, Human Interest, News The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says they are tracking two bills that could have major…...
The beef on dairy advantage few talk about
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (236+ words) The beef on dairy advantage few talk about April 2, 2026 By Larry Lee Filed Under: 2026 Events, 2026 WPS Farm Show, Beef, Cattle, Cattle, Dairy, Dairy, News A livestock consultant says one advantage of raising beef-on-dairy animals is the size of the cattle....
AFBF economist says retail egg prices down 57% from 2025
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (268+ words) AFBF economist says retail egg prices down 57% from 2025 April 2, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Avian influenza, Eggs, News, Poultry An ag economist says retail egg prices declined in March as the poultry sector works to recover from losses due to…...
Agronomist says nitrogen fixation is key to maximizing yield potential in 2026
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (170+ words) Agronomist says nitrogen fixation is key to maximizing yield potential in 2026 April 2, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Crops, News, Soybeans An Ohio-based field agronomist says soybean nodulation and nitrogen fixation are key components of long-term crop performance. Matt Hutcheson with…...
Julie Kenney encourages women in ag to build networks, speak up
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (270+ words) Julie Kenney encourages women in ag to build networks, speak up April 2, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Human Interest, Iowa, News, Women in Ag The leader of an Iowa-based ag organization says women have an essential role in preserving the…...
Wisconsin passes manure-based fertilizer law
1+ day, 45+ min ago (164+ words) Wisconsin has a new law that streamlines certain fertilizer regulations. Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 78 into law, modifying requirements for the distribution and labelling of'manure-based compost soil and plant additives. The new law reduces the testing and labeling requirements....
Cattle futures higher waiting on direct business
23+ hour, 36+ min ago (319+ words) Cattle futures higher waiting on direct business April 1, 2026 By Meghan Grebner Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Livestock, Livestock Markets, Livestock Markets, Market News, Markets Analysis At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, optimistic about the…...
Dairy in position to meet protein, healthy food demand
23+ hour, 51+ min ago (233+ words) Dairy in position to meet protein, healthy food demand April 1, 2026 By Larry Lee Filed Under: Ag Marketing, Ag Research, Dairy, Dairy, News A dairy leader says health-conscious consumers are paying more attention to dairy foods. Gregg Doud with the National…...
Cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (140+ words) Cash dairy prices'were'mixed on Wednesday'at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange." Dry whey'was down $0.0025'at'$0.6875.No sales were recorded.' Forty-pound cheese blocks were'up'$0.0225'at'$1.6375.Two'sales were'recorded'at $1.62 and $1.6375.' Cheese barrels'were'unchanged'at'$1.5925.No'sales were'recorded.' Butter'was'down $0.0225'at'$1.7525.Fourteen'sales were recorded, ranging from $1.75'to $1.76.' Nonfat dry milk…...
Michigan growers invited to join on-farm soybean research trials
23+ hour, 53+ min ago (223+ words) Michigan growers invited to join on-farm soybean research trials April 1, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, News An extension specialist says on-farm research plots can help farmers experiment with products or practices with limited risk. Michigan State University's Eric Anderson…...